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exceptional

[ik-sep-shuh-nl] / ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nl /




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In an exceptional level of productivity, Sheridan received sole writing credit on almost every episode of “Yellowstone,” plus its two prequels “1883” and “1923.”

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The reason for the annual dinner is to honor exceptional reporting and student journalists.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

"This industry-revitalising transaction brings together two exceptional global businesses with highly complementary geographic footprints and innovation platforms," the joint statement said.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

When baseline trust collapses this far, individual misconduct stops registering as exceptional.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

As recently as twenty years ago, old- time officers told me, it would be exceptional to find more than ten B-block inmates on keeplock.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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